Impact ID7822
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionResults suggest that as atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration increases, nitrogen-fixing species, such as black alder (Alnus glutinosa), will be able to fix more atmospheric nitrogen. This will lead to an increase in nitrogen concentration (above current fixation rates) in leaves and, ultimately, in soils via leaf litter decomposition.
Reference25082
Cost 
LocationMichigan, USA

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